doter

Variant of dote

dote definition

dote (dōt)

intransitive verb doted dot′ed, doting dot′·ing

  1. Archaic to be foolish or weak-minded, esp. because of old age
  2. to be excessively or foolishly fond: with on or upon

Etymology: ME doten, akin to MDu, to dote & dotten, to be insane: for IE base see dodder

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